[ES_JOBS_NET] Understanding Sources of Emissions in Goods Movement and Identifying Opportunities to Reduce Them, EPA, Ann Arbor, MI

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-OTAQ-2019-0028

 

Understanding Sources of Emissions in Goods Movement and Identifying
Opportunities to Reduce Them

 

Organization

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Reference Code

EPA-OTAQ-2019-0028

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

*	An application
*	Transcripts -  <http://orise.orau.gov/sepreview/transcripts.html>
Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
*	A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history,
relevant experiences, and publication list
*	Two educational or professional recommendations

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to  <mailto:EPArpp at orau.org>
EPArpp at orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in
your email.

Application Deadline

6/28/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA) Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ). This
appointment will be served with the Transportation and Climate Division
(TCD) at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann
Arbor, Michigan.

The project aligns with the SmartWay goal of improving the fuel economy of
SmartWay partners utilizing SmartWay's emission reduction tools and
applications. The project will involve researching and/or developing
technical information regarding freight vehicle technology and fuel economy.
Research areas will include study and characterization of segments of the
goods movement industry; technologies and emission rates; modeling and other
methods of analysis. Through this research, opportunities to improve freight
efficiency will be identified.

The participant will learn about the SmartWay Transport partnership, the
freight industry, truck technology, market-based program design principles,
and government operations. The participant will be provided a research study
plan to accomplish the project goals and execute it in cooperation with EPA
staff. Research will focus on emission rates for specific types of equipment
and vehicles, such as refrigeration units and refrigerated vehicles, and on
improving emissions characterization for particular segments of the goods
movement industry, such as Third-Party Logistics providers and
Less-Than-Truckload trucking companies. Other similar research areas may be
identified and pursued by the participant.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn how to develop
and conduct a real-world research study using existing resources and
programmatic constraints, execute a program design, develop communication
and presentation skills, learn how to demonstrate a causality correlation,
and use and manipulate data to demonstrate and test a research hypothesis.
In addition, basic interpersonal interaction in a modern bureaucratic
environment will teach the participant how to operate in a professional
environment.  

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Summer 2019

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between
DOE and EPA. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed
upon recommendation of EPA contingent on the availability of funds. The
participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational
level and participation (pro-rated for part-time participation); Bachelor's
degree: $3,842, Master's degree: $4,700, PhD with less than two years of
related post-grad experience: $5,686, PhD with two years of post-grad
experience: $6,815. Proof of health insurance is required for participation
in this program. The appointment can be full-time or part-time (20-39 hours
per week), depending on the participant's availability, at EPA in the Ann
Arbor, Michigan, area. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or
the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's, master's or
doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing a
master's or doctoral degree. Degree must have been received within five
years of the appointment start date. 

Familiarity with IT systems, data programming, data visualization, and
statistical software and programming is preferred.

Eligibility Requirements

*	Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
*	Discipline(s):

*	Computer Sciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 3 )
*	Earth and Geosciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 23 )
*	Engineering ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 27 )
*	Environmental and Marine Sciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 13
)
*	Mathematics and Statistics ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 11 )

Affirmation

I have received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree within the past 5
years, or I am currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree.

 

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